Call to support implementation of Polio Immunization programme

Kohima, January 15: The first round of Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) programme in Nagaland for the year 2014 will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014. Concerning this, the authority concerned from different districts has prearranged the schedules to successfully implement the programme.

Dimapur: The first round of IPPI Polio Sunday will be held on January 19 in Dimapur district. All Parents are requested to bring their Children aged 0-5 years to the nearest Polio Booth in their locality for Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) starting from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Department would also appeal to all concerned citizens to mobilize children to avail the Polio Drops. Dr. P. Tia Jamir, Chief Medical officer, Dimapur in a press release on behalf of thee department has  acknowledge the constant support and co-operation from your esteemed daily and appeals once again for your full co-operation and continued support to successfully implement the programme.

Kohima: This is for information that 1st Round of IPPI (Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization) for all Children 0 to 5 Years will be held on January 19 and followed by house to house on January 20 and 21. Dr. Avino Metha, Chief Medical Officer, Kohima in a press release has requested all parents, community leaders, women representative, youth representative and church leaders of all villages and colonies under Kohima District to mobilize children to avail Polio Vaccine at the nearest Polio Booth.

Peren: All the public of Peren district are informed that District Health Society, Peren will be conducting the first Round Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) 2014 for all children from 0-5 years of age. The health workers through the booths will administer free Polio drops on January 19 in all the towns and villages followed by house visits on January 20 and 21. In this regard, the office of the Chief Medical Officer, Peren has requested all Parents, community leaders, women and youth leaders and churches to mobilize children to avail the free Polio drops. This was stated in a press release issued by T. Ajungla Imsong, District Media Officer, NRHM, Peren.

Mokokchung: District Programme Officer RCH & UIP, Dr. Limatula Aier has informed that the first round of Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) will be held on January 19. She also informed parents and adult to ensure all children between 0-5 years to receive polio drops on the day at the usual IPPI booths.



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